In an exciting milestone for the local community, B&M is preparing to officially unveil its newly transformed Worthington Way store in Wigan following an extensive seven-phase refurbishment programme.
The 24,449sqft store has undergone a major transformation while remaining open throughout the project, with customers watching the changes take shape phase by phase ahead of the official relaunch on Friday 28th August 2026.
To mark the occasion, B&M will host a fantastic weekend of family-friendly entertainment from Friday 28th August to Sunday 30th August, giving shoppers the chance to be among the first to experience the newly transformed store.
The celebrations will officially begin at 10am on Friday 28th August with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Mayor of Wigan, representatives from The Brick – Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty, and players from Wigan Warriors‘ first team.
As part of the celebrations, colleagues at the Worthington Way store were asked to nominate a local charity they believe truly deserves some VIP treatment for the work they do within the community. They chose The Brick – Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty – a community organisation supporting individuals and families across Wigan through compassionate and practical help – giving the charity the honour of helping to officially unveil the newly transformed store and take centre stage during the special occasion.
In addition to opening the store, the team will also receive £500 worth of B&M vouchers, helping the charity continue its vital work within the local community.
B&M Worthington Way opening weekend
Following the official opening, the celebrations will continue throughout the weekend with a packed programme of entertainment, prizes and family fun. Customers can enjoy a live DJ, Spin to Win giveaways, LEGO Make & Take workshops, face painting and goody bags packed with treats from some of B&M’s biggest brand partners.
Shoppers will also have the chance to win fantastic prizes and giveaways from popular brands including LEGO, Mars, Haribo, Disney, Unilever, Applied Nutrition, Cadbury, Nestlé and Fox’s, making it a celebration not to be missed.
The excitement continues at 11am on Friday, when Wigan Warriors’ first-team players will visit the store, giving fans the chance to meet the squad and even win a signed Wigan Warriors shirt.
On Saturday 29th August, families can enjoy even more giveaways alongside an appearance from the much-loved Haribo Mascot, who will be handing out sweet treats throughout the day. Free face painting from 11am, LEGO activities and colouring stations will ensure there’s plenty to keep younger shoppers entertained.
The celebrations conclude on Sunday 30th August, with more prizes, product sampling from Cadbury and a special appearance from the legendary Cillit Bang Barry, giving customers the chance to grab a photo and be part of the final day of festivities.
A store manager from B&M said: “We’re incredibly excited to officially unveil our newly transformed Worthington Way store and celebrate with the local community. The team has worked exceptionally hard throughout the refurbishment, and we’re proud to welcome customers to a fresh new shopping experience packed with the great value and products they know and love.”
“The Brick really stood out to us, and we wanted to give them some VIP treatment as a thank you for the fantastic work they do across Wigan. We’re delighted to be supporting such an important local organisation and hope our donation helps them continue making a difference within the community.”
Customers are invited to join the celebrations from Friday 28th August and be among the first to experience the transformed Worthington Way store, enjoy the packed weekend of entertainment and discover everything the new-look store has to offer.
The newly transformed store offers customers a brighter, more spacious and contemporary shopping experience. As B&M’s first concept store, Worthington Way has also been selected as a testing ground for trialling innovative layouts, merchandising concepts, new technology and customer-focused ideas designed to shape the future of the B&M shopping experience.
📍 B&M is located at Unit 3, Worthington Way, Wigan WN3 6XE.
